Bangladesh Bank rolls out P2P Bangla QR payments
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Bangladesh Bank rolls out P2P Bangla QR payments

In a significant leap toward achieving a fully cashless economy, Bangladesh Bank officially introduced Person-to-Person (P2P) fund transfers via the unified national standard "Bangla QR" starting Sunday, November 1. Under the new directive, account holders across...

Dhaka Tribune • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:35 PM
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Trump White House maps path to govern without Congress if Democrats win

President Donald Trump’s White House has spent months preparing for a possible Democratic takeover of Congress, developing plans to keep advancing major parts of his agenda through executive power while bracing for investigations of his administration, according to a White House official and

The Financial Express • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:35 PM
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Clashes over water kill 25 in Chad

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

New Age • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:32 PM
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Pakistan High Commissioner calls on B'desh Parliament Speaker

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmad

Daily Observer • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:31 PM
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A delegation from China Energy International Group meets with the State Minister for Shipping and the Bridges Division, Md Rajib Ahsan, to express interest in investing in a solar power plant at Payra Port today (1 November 2026). Photo: Courtesy

The delegation says the company has extensive experience in developing large-scale energy infrastructure and building power plants in China.

The Business Standard • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:30 PM
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Another 2-month delay could mean no more RAKSU elections: former GS Ammar

Former general secretary of Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RAKSU) Salahuddin Ammar has warned that a two-month delay in the

Daily Observer • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:28 PM
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What the LDC extension means for Bangladeshi industries

The United Nations General Assembly

Dhaka Tribune • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:27 PM
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HC clears REHAB to resume all activities

The High Court has cleared the way for the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) to resume all

Daily Observer • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:27 PM
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BUET, DU, BMU websites among 15 top educational institutions at cyber risk

Several websites of some of Bangladesh’s leading educational institutions, including Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), the University of Dhaka (DU) and Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), remain vulnerable to potential cyberattacks due to...

Dhaka Tribune • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:27 PM
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Summit LNG terminal to shut for

Daily supplies from imported LNG are expected to fall by 320 million cubic feet, or 35 percent, during the shutdown

bdnews24 • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:27 PM
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Lux presents ‘Cafe Umbrella’ premieres exclusively on iScreen

Love stories are filled with sweet moments, emotional ups and downs, misunderstandings and a wide spectrum of emotions. Exploring these diverse dynamics of relationships is ‘Lux Presents Cafe Umbrella’, a new web film written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker...

Dhaka Tribune • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:26 PM
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No more snoozing: How to master your natural wake-up time

Learn how to wake up on time without an alarm by building a consistent sleep schedule, getting natural light and adopting healthier bedtime habits

Dhaka Tribune • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:25 PM
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US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump speak to children as they host a Halloween event at the White House in Washington, DC, US, 29 October, 2026.

For the past month, Trump has held rallies across the country trying to preserve Republican control of Congress, even as his aides privately prepare for a very different ​political landscape in 2027.

The Business Standard • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:25 PM
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Precise PetLab marks first anniversary, launches mobile app

Precise PetLab Diagnostics & Hospital Ltd., a specialized veterinary hospital in Gulshan, Dhaka, is celebrated its first anniversary Sunday with an event at its premises, where it is also launched a mobile app. The app will make it easier for pet owners to access the...

Dhaka Tribune • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:23 PM
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Shawkat Aziz Russell sent to jail after surrendering in Purbachal land scam case

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

New Age • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:22 PM
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Debapriya for non-partisan political consensus to ensure smooth LDC graduation

Distinguished Fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, on Sunday called for a broad-based, non-partisan political consensus among all political parties to ensure the implementation of Bangladesh’s commitments during the three-year extended transition period be

The Financial Express • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:21 PM
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Shah Group chairman meets former Japanese PM Taro Aso

KM Mozibul Hoque, chairman of Shah Group, TAS Aviation Group and Baka Holdings Limited, had a warm and cordial reunion with Taro Aso, former prime minister of Japan, vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and a long serving Member of Japan’s House...

Dhaka Tribune • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:20 PM
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Gas pressure to drop across Bangladesh from Wednesday

Gas supply across the country is set to decline further from Wednesday as the Summit LNG terminal will suspend operations for three days for emergency maintenance, potentially causing low pressure in the national gas network. The shutdown will reduce daily gas supply to the...

Dhaka Tribune • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:20 PM
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Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir. Sketch: TBS

The prime minister has clearly set out the goal of turning Bangladesh into a global manufacturing hub and an export gateway, he says.

The Business Standard • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:20 PM
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Judge ends Trump's attempts to sue Wall Street Journal over Epstein reporting

The US District Court ​for the Southern District of Florida held ⁠that Trump again did not show actual ​malice.

The Business Standard • 14 Hours, Nov 1, 2026 6:20 PM
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